Glossary
UHMS
The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society, which sets indication standards.
The UHMS (Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society) is the professional body that reviews evidence and maintains the accepted list of hyperbaric indications, and accredits hyperbaric facilities for safety and quality.
More terms
Normobaric
At normal atmospheric pressure (1 ATA).
Henry's Law
The physical law explaining why pressure forces more oxygen into blood plasma.
TcPO₂
Transcutaneous oxygen measurement used to assess wound healing potential.
Multiplace chamber
A walk-in chamber holding several patients, pressurized with air.